Malaysia Student Visa Requirements

Posted on Friday, September 14th, 2012 at 6:00 am

Malaysia is currently ranked in 11th place when it comes to the number of inbound international students. The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) is expecting to reach 200,000 international students in Malaysia by 2020, bring in revenue approximating RM600 billion, according to the Malaysian Insider. However, this flood of international students will be required to adhere to a few new visa requirements. In an attempt to cut down on visa fraud, Malaysia has tightened their visa requirements and even created Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), an organization dedicated to overseeing the visa enrollment process.

Students hoping to study in Malaysia will now have to:

Be accepted into a higher education institute,

Be issued a valid student card,

Take a Malay language course within their first year of study in Malaysia and,

Purchase medical insurance.

With the exception of the language course, this check list must be completed before applying for a visa.

If you are an international student planning to study inside Malaysia, the sooner you can prepare for your visa, the better. This means ensuring your school of interest has received your acceptance application, preparing yourself to learn a second language and purchasing insurance that will meet the new Malaysia Student Visa Requirements.

For information on applying to a school in Malaysia, it is best to contact the school directly. Often, the school’s website will have information on how to apply and become accepted. There will also be a phone number where you can reach an advisor with any questions you have. You can also check out the very popular website, Study in Malaysia, as they have lots of information on their site too.

If you are on the hunt for Malaysia student insurance, one popular plan option for students trying to meet the Malaysia student visa requirements is the Atlas Travel plan. The Atlas Travel plan gives you the flexibility to choose your coverage amount and deductible, allowing you to have a plan that will meet your insurance requirements and your budget. If you would like to purchase the Atlas Travel plan to meet the new Malaysia student visa requirements, you can apply directly online or contact one of our insurance experts for more information.

Posted by Bryanna Davis

Bryanna joined International Student Insurance in 2011 after returning to the United States from teaching English in China. Her interest in international education, sparked initially by her own study abroad experience in Wales, led her to the company. Bryanna is originally from Missouri and is a graduate from the University of Central Missouri.

268 thoughts on “Malaysia Student Visa Requirements”

Unfortunately to review the price of studying in Malaysia, you will need to contact the school in Malaysia directly. However, we are able to assist you with the cost of international insurance for your time in Malaysia. To view health insurance pricing information you can check out the Atlas Travel plan here.

Unfortunately we are only able to assist you with finding an insurance plan that will meet the needs of your visa. The course cost will depend on the school that you choose to attend. My best suggestion would be to find a school that will has the program you are looking for, then contact them directly regarding the cost. They will be able to assist you further with this. Before your trip, make sure you have the student insurance that you need.

hi please i need to know how to apply for student visa i am libyan and have scholarship to study in malaysia but recently somebody told me that i can not apply for student visa but fot tourism visa is that right? and i will travel with my husband as he is a dependant to me so what the proper visa type for both of us

hi my name is adnan iam 10 class student which is stydying in a good school iam from pakistan and want to study enginering in malasia can ia applay in malasia if yes than how and is engineering a good subjet

Hi Abdo, thanks for your post. Finding a job overseas can be difficult, we recommend doing research on companies in the area you want to live and applying to positions both online and in person. If you know people in Malaysia, they may also be able to help in your job search. Best of luck!

Hi I am Lucy from Kenya a sent my application to a certain university in Malaysia but im still waiting for their response, I would like to know if I will take the malay language in my home country or in Malaysia?and how do I get the medical insurance and how much does it coast,thanks.

Hi Lucy, if you would like to pay for one of our international student health insurance plans, you would need to have the total premium in your bank account when you make the payment. Feel free to contact us at info@internationalstudentinsurance for more information.

Hi Animesh, thanks for posting! Unfortunately I cannot assist you with studying hotel management in Malaysia. We recommend doing research at the various schools in Malaysia, researching their hotel management, and choosing the one that meets your needs. Good luck with your studies.

While we cannot help you with your student visa, the school you would like to study at may be able to assist. Contact the school of your choice and they’ll have someone who can help you through the process.

I intend to do a masters program in a Malaysian university and am Nigerian. most of the schools tend to require toefl even though my language of instruction for my undergraduate was English….is there a way past these without writing toefl. thanks

I am a student from India. I have received my visa but it came up late So i am supposed to be in Malaysia for 2 months before the next session otherwise my visa will expire and will have to apply for a new one. So I wanted to ask can I travel out of malaysia in that period of time or Do i need to remain in Malaysia as I will be free for two months.

Thank you for visiting! Unfortunately we can only assist you with international health insurance for your time in Malaysia. You might want to contact your embassy for more information on what travel restrictions you need to follow during your time abroad.

Thank you for visiting! Unfortunately we can only assist you when it comes to finding health insurance for your studies in Malaysia- we are not able to help you with finding a school. However, once you have your trip confirmed let us know and we will be happy to find the perfect health insurance plan for you!

MY MAIN QUERRY IS THAT A KENYAN NATIONAL WHO RESIDE IN UAE,HAS BEEN ACCEPTED TO JOIN THE HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION(UNIVERSITY) IN MALAYSIA.
CAN HE APPLY FOR HIS STUDENT VISA IN THE MALAYSIAN EMBASSY IN DUBAI OR HE WILL HAVE TO COME TO KENYA.
HE IS A KENYAN NATIONALITY,BUT BORN IN UAE,WENT TO PRIMARY AND SECONDARY IN UAE,ONLY A LEVEL STUDIES WERE TAKEN HERE IN KENYA.BOTH HIS PARENTS ARE PARMANENT RESIDENCE OF UAE,DESPITE BEING KENYANS BY NATIONALITY.
IT WILL BE MY PLEASURE TO GET YOUR QUICK RESPONSE IN THIS MATTER.
THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE.

Thanks for visiting! Unfortunately we can only help you with insurance questions. If he will need insurance for his visa approval or simply to make sure he will have the coverage he needs while he travels, just let us know how long he will need coverage and we will be happy to help him find a good plan.

When it comes to language tests- you must take a Malay language course within your first year of study in Malaysia. Although we are only able to help you with insurance during your time in Malaysia, this link will help you find more on your visa. Good luck.

Unfortunately we aren’t able to provide you with a list of universities in Malaysia- only health insurance information for your time there. If you need help finding a health insurance plan during your studies in Malaysia please let us know and we will be happy to help you at that time.

While we cannot help you with your
student visa, the school you would like to study
at may be able to assist. Contact the school of
your choice and they’ll have someone who can
help you through the process.

While we are not able to help you with finding a school in Malaysia or obtaining your visa- we can help you when it comes to finding health insurance for your time in Malaysia. If you need help finding a plan please let us know.

I m from Bangladesh.I ve already Completed My BBA(Bachelor degree Of Business Administration).Now I wanna Do MBA from Malaysia.Can I get Scholarship ? What requirements will be needed !Can I get Part tym jobs during my study ?
Plz help me.

Thanks for visiting. You will want to look at the consular website in your country – they should be able to tell you what visa you need to apply for in Malaysia and the process to follow for you and your dependents.

Hey!
It’s a nice page to know about preparing to shift. Actually I want to go KL for Doctoral studies. As it is a lengthy project, can I accompany my both kids with me as they are too young to leave alone here in Bangladesh? they are aged 3.5 and 6.2 yrs, I also want to admit them in KL if we three get permit or visa to study there.
Thanking
Tasmina

hi,
i am from Bangladesh.i have applied for student visa of Bachelor of Telecommunication And Engineering at Asia Pacific University.my visa application status has been started from 17th of February 2015.. now it has completed 70% on 27th of March 2015…than still now i can not get any updates …my class will be started from 7th of April 2015….so,actually how much time will i need to get my visa??

I am Tanvir Alam from Bangladesh. Now i am studying in University in BBA Major in Finance. On 2016 i will complete my BBA then i want to go Malaysia for Diploma in Hospitality Management. So what should i do for applying this??????

Thank you for visiting. Unfortunately we are unable to assist you with studying hospitality management in Malaysia. We recommend doing research on the various schools in Malaysia, researching their hospitality management programs then choose one that meets your needs. Once you find one you will need to contact the school directly for more information on how to apply.

Hi,
My name is Hannah I’m from Thailand. I just wondering that if I wanna take a language course at language school for 2 months do I need to apply a student visa or any health insurance? as thai passport can stay in Malaysia for 3 months without any visa. Thank you for reading.
regard
Hannah

hi my name is Md Rocket Hossain. Iam from Bangladesh. i have already completed Diploma Engineering, and iam very intersted to complete Bachelor degree from Malaysia. would you help me to get Malaysia student visa?

The school you would like to study at or the website for your consular’s office will be able to assist you further when it comes to obtaining your visa. If you would like to purchase health insurance during your studies we have a few great plans- one plan that you will want to check out is our International Travel Medical plan.

I just finished studying business administration, am an OND (ordinary national Diploma) student and i want to further my education in Malaysia, please i will like to know how many years will it take me to achieve a Degree in Malaysia school, and i want to know basically all i need to meet up the requirement of living and studying in Malaysia.

Thanks for visiting. Since this will vary from one school to the next, for the most accurate information you will want to first find a school in Malaysia to attend, then reach out to them directly with your inquires.

If you did not receive a direct replay and have questions on obtaining your visa you will need to look at the consular website in your country or contact your school – they should be able to answer all of your questions.

Thanks for your inquiry. Immigration Department Headquarters in Malaysia is responsible for approving your VDR. To learn more about what steps you need to take to apply for your VDR you will want to contact your school. If you have questions on buying health insurance during your time in Malaysia please let us know.

I would like to ask you some questions, I am a mother of 2 kids (12 years old and 4), we r living in Dubai cost of education here is too expensive.
Dose Malaysia provide student visa for my children? could my husband and I accompany them? We r allowed to work ?cost of education ? quality of education? curriculum?

Thanks for your comment, the best advice is to look at the consular website in your country – they should be able to tell you what visa your family needs to apply for in Malaysia. When it comes to cost, curriculum and quality of the school it will vary by school- you would need to contact the school of your choice for more information on these items. Good luck!

I would like to ask you some questions, i want to apply student study visa in Malysia and belongs to Pakistan. what i have to do? may i apply online in university or apply through agents. if i applies through online process then how much expenses. could i accompany my wife? we are allowed to work? cost of education? quality of education? curriculm?

Thanks for visiting. For the most accurate information you will need to look at the consular website in your country – they should be able to tell you what visa your family needs to apply for in Malaysia. When it comes to if you’re allowed to work, cost, curriculum and quality of the school it will vary by school- you would need to contact the school of your choice for more information on these items. Good luck!

We unfortunately can’t assist you with finding a program to attend- only health insurance during your studies. If you need help finding health insurance please let us know. Best of luck finding a program.

We are unfortunately only able to assist you with questions on health insurance. If you would like information on your studies and a certain program please contact the program/college directly. Good luck.

Hi Dear
I wanna know something If I submit any application for admission Will I have to pay something before applying any college ? How much I’ve to pay it’s doesn’t matter but the fact I just wanna know Will I pay something before get admit in any college ?

Thanks for visiting. Many colleges and universities have an application fee to apply. You would need to contact the college or university that you wish to attend to gain more information on this. Good luck!

I’m Jordanian and I wish to study in Malaysia. As I know, Jordanians don’t need a visa for 90 days in Malaysia. But if I want to study there, do I need to have a student visa. I tried to look it up online I couldn’t find an answer. I’m wondering if you can help!

Hi,
I’m Agnes..my husband was expecting a working visa in malaysia..I just wanna ask if how much it will cost for student visa for our minor children..we are planning to stay with my husband while he’s working there..
I hope you can give me some advise and information about this matter…
Thank you..God Bless…

I am looking for a job in Malaysia. Can any one suggest where can i apply for jobs and how to get through for a malaysian company? My area of interest is Business Development in Education or Study Abroad sector. Please suggest some reliable job search websites or consultancy that can help me in getting a job.

For student Visa for Malaysia is really necessary to got 60% in 3 subjects. Iwant to go in n.g hayek college colalampur watch making course………they denied my apply and says u didn’t have 60% in 3subjects in high school

Hi, i am a foreign student currently pursuing my bachelor’s degree in malaysia, 1 month more before my final exam. i got a job offer in this company, but i need to start working 2 weeks from now. can i actually continue my study while i get my work permit? please help me i’m so confused 🙁

With due respect to the admin of this website, I have successfully received the student pass from the Immigration of Malaysia. I am coming from Bangladesh and now a bachelor degree student at a university in Malaysia. Also I am a married person and want to live here with my wife. Can I get a permit of spouse visa for my wife from the immigration of Malaysia?

Thanks for visiting. You would need to contact the embassy regarding your wife’s immigration status and approval. However, if you need help when it comes to purchasing here insurance during her time in Malaysia please let us know we are happy to help.

Hello i am philip Emmauel i have optain admission in malaysia university d all d document have been be send including my student permit what will i do now i’m 2 buy ticket or 2 book appointment with embassy 2 gve me visa?

Thanks for visiting. Unfortunately we can only assist you with questions regarding your health insurance during your time in Malaysia. You will need to contact your embassy regarding your studies abroad.

Thanks for visiting! For assistance on obtaining a visa to study in Malaysia please contact the consular website in your country directly. They will be able to best assist you with further information. Good luck!

If you need to stay in your host country for longer than expected I would start by contacting your school. They will be able to point you in the right direction for the correct steps you need to take. Good luck!

Hi.. i enrolled in school of malaysia. Then when i arrived in malaysia i submit my passport at school they gave me jalan letter. When i key in online my passport # to check it 80% processing in the immigration but 2 months already still proccessing. I want to know what is the problem if like that? Is it possible that my passport got problem or the school?

Hello im here in malaysia for almost 3 yrs and my passport got a lot of chop so i enrol in school and the school gve me apprval letter then i go out in malaysia n coneback again to submit the school my passport.. and waiting the sticker come out including my passport but until now didnt comeout so i ask the school and they told me that they accompany me going to the immgration to take my passport because they want to question me regarding on my passport chop.. what gonna happen if i dont want to go there my visa on my last chop when i arrived here was getting done..

If your school is suggesting that you go to the immigration with them, then we would suggest following their advice. Another option would be to call immigration directly for more information. Good luck!

my question is that my son is only 13 years of age and want to study in the international school of malaysia
can u assist me here that he searched that the school that he wants to go is offering that give the necessary documents and photos for your student pass so that u can study their. is that be possible .
please tell me.

Unfortunately we can only help you with finding an insurance plan during your studies in Malaysia. Please contact your consulate for further information on how to study in Malaysia. If you’re in need of health insurance just let us know!

Please contact your consular for the most accurate information on what step you need to take for this. They will be able to help you with how to get started and answer any other questions you have. Good luck!

Hello Bryanna,
Would you please advise if a person with Hepatitis B as well as type 2 diabetes is eligible to apply for a student visa.
There is no mention of minimum health requirement anywhere except saying a medical examination is required.
Thanks,
Peter

I study in i in 9th class in india because my 9th class is complete in aprail. But i start study class 10th for malasiya. You will give me a visa for malasiya. Because my dream is i study in foren country.

I am a Nigerian……em’ some student that doing Diploma in accounting are having a little problem this week in Malaysia embassy Abuja, so MYE(Malaysia Embassy) are rejecting to stamp their StudentVisa in the international passport……..then some IPP that stamped they wrote (R-R) which means Reject so what cause problem please.

Ive recently graduated from Malaysia and ive come back to my country without cancelling my visa..i have 2 weeks left on it are there any consequences if i dont actually go back to get it cancelled and just let it run out? kindly reply asap.

Thank you for visiting! Unfortunately, we can only help you with questions that you have regarding finding international student health insurance during your time in Malaysia. If you have any questions on finding an insurance plan in the future please let us know.

I have got my VRD visa approved in August 2015 to attend Sept 2016 however I did not go to the embassy to print the visa on my passport , I made a deferral request for my University offer to study in Sept 2016 , so I can I use the same VDR ? or Can I make a deferral to the visa too ? and is it still avalible for me to use ? if yes , can I get it sent to the Malaysian embassy in another country different to the country I have stated in the visa application before ?

These are great questions that would be best answered by the University that has already accepted you as an international student. Their admission/international office will be well equipped to explain the visa deferral process and and answer any questions necessary to get you on their campus. Best of luck to you!

Thanks for your message. When it comes to language tests- you must take a Malay language course within your first year of study in Malaysia. Although we are only able to help you with insurance during your time in Malaysia, this link will help you find more on your visa. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out to us. Since employment opportunities will vary based on your visa and various other factors, it would be best to contact your school in Malaysia for the answer to this question. We wish you the best of luck!

Pls once the school i applied for send me those two letters through courier, what else do i need to do. I was told i need to get eligibility letter from ministry of education, can i get it in lagos of abuja?

Given your situation it’s important to be as honest as possible during your interview, regardless of the questions that may be asked, but we won’t be able to confirm if your past could alter your chances of being approved.

1.pls how long does an application to a school in Malaysia take?
2.will the school applied to be the one to give the ‘students insurance’ with which to go for visa in his country?
3. where a school accepts ur application, how do u get the student insurance as an international student?

The visa application processing time can fluctuate it would be best to contact your local embassy for the answers to the average time frame. In terms of insurance, your school could offer it to you or you may be responsible to purchase your own policy. For further details, your school will be a great resource. Best of luck!

You’ve reached an insurance agency, so unfortunately we aren’t able to provide information on college tuition and fees. Please contact the school of your choice for the answers to these related questions.

If your spouse has already been accepted to a school in Malaysia, it would be best to contact your spouse’s university directly regarding how to earn your degree while abroad. Their international office will likely be a huge help!

Thanks for writing us. It would be best to ask the primary school that your daughter has been accepted to to best determine if your wife and son can accompany her. We hope your daughter enjoys her time in Malaysia!

Unfortunately working isn’t always possible as a student- depending on your visa. However, we suggest contacting the school you’re interested in and the consulate’s office to provide you with more information on this topic in your specific situation.

Each school will have varying requirements when it comes to accepting students. We suggest contacting a few schools that you’re interested in directly and they’ll be able to provide you with further details on what test scores you need to have in order to apply. Best of luck!

I will be going to malaysia next month for my studies in university ..the process has been completed ..just wanted to ask now that i am pregnant will i be still allowed to study there when i reach there ? Will there be an issue in the medical checkup on arriving?

Hi Davis,
Can you tell if other than cost of education like Master degree. What are the living cost of one year ..just like in Europe (Germany student has to freeze 8000 Euro account for one year) .?

Other then degree cost what are the cost included to carry before landing in Malaysia ?

PS: I have gone through my study course cost but i cant find proper visa requirement for student and how much they have to carry or submit for one year living cost.
And please let me know what are the chances of part time work while studying in Malaysia good university.

hai i am pandiyarajan from madurai,india i have completed B.c.A with 50.4% aggregate and i have done DJVT dipalmo course in NIIT madurai and got 60% aggregate and now i like to work in malaysia , so what should i do , i have to write any entrance exams for these pls guide me.

Hey madame.
I would like to know more about courses and as well as terms and regulations of Malaysia.
I am an Indian student now I have completed my twelfth with 75%
My family are planning to shift their business to Malaysia and also to settle down
So do I require IELFTS or any scores to join ny colge in Malaysia?
Do I wanna take another student visa fr studies?
Pls reply me fast
Thaanku

Thanks for contacting us, but unfortunately we are only able to assist you with purchasing a health insurance policy for your studies in Malaysia. It would be best to contact the university of your choice for the appropriate answers to your questions.

Hi Madam,have a great day!I am filipino and planning to continue study my A2 German language course in Malaysia and it takes 90 days or more.Do i need student visa for this?What requirements do i need to prepare?Thanks!

Please ma, i want to tell you that the student visa as being given to me before but unfortunately it expired with my approval letter and I have paid my school fees ,ma I want to know maybe my school fees is still valid and the next step for me to take or maybe i can still get another approval letter because I don’t want my school fees to waste like that and am still interested to school over there thanks.

Hi I want to know that is Malaysia good for studies or not……I’m so much puzzel for going there….. I’m so much in tension in taking decision that either I go or not so plz help me if someone studing there plz give me some good option I’m so much in stress ….. Thankyou

Thanks for contacting us, but unfortunately we are only able to assist you with purchasing a health insurance policy for your studies in Malaysia. It would be best to contact the university of your choice for the appropriate answers to your questions.

Hi,
I am Al-amin and i am 20 years old.i am interested for Malaysia student visa(Computer and science Engineering or Information technology Bsc course) .Can you suggest me….”how i can apply for full free or any per sentence scholarship.

Thanks for your message. What are you needing the price of? If you’re looking for a health insurance plan then we’re happy to provide you with further details. If you will be a full time international student at a college or university you can view prices on the Student Secure plan here.